Kathey Woolard v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Kathey Woolard filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered an injury to her left shoulder as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on October 6, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, stating that he did not contest entitlement to compensation. Respondent concluded that Ms.

Woolard's injury was consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) and that it was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccination. Respondent also agreed that she met the statutory requirement of suffering the condition for more than six months.

Based on the respondent's position and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Woolard entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent had filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms.

Woolard should be awarded $70,000.00, and that she agreed with this proffered award. The court awarded Ms.

Woolard a lump sum payment of $70,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.